My first kayak!! Can't wait! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

min-va · 10-19-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

After i looked at google map.......i know where is the m street, been fishing at that dock a few times..yea, that looks like a good place to launch!

Lucky you

....live in Newport and able to fish few times a week!! JEALOUS!!

DanaPT · 10-19-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

That's awesome to go out that often.

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 06:56 AM

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That's awesome to go out that often.

My arms are getting HUGE from how many times I lift my 16 footer in and out of my truck each week! HAA!

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 07:00 AM

By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

min-va · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

Drysuit is a must i think, but as a beginner, i don't know anything about it, should do some research on it too...tks for the advise.
But fall into the ocean sounds scary for me, even i know a lot about sharks and seals, and i don't think i am that lucky to be a target, but for some reason, i still have that fear in mind

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 08:44 AM

It is a common fear but one that is quickly overcome and is replaced by respect. When you respect your surroundings you can be more prepaired. and I'm more afraid of a big ol sealion then I am a shark. I woke one up that was sleeping the other day and almost pissed in my waders when he charged me

Amish Ed · 10-20-2011, 10:07 AM

Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them

10-19-2011, 01:01 PM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	welcome aboard! Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

10-20-2011, 10:07 AM	#8
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-20-2011, 07:00 AM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

10-20-2011, 08:44 AM	#7
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	It is a common fear but one that is quickly overcome and is replaced by respect. When you respect your surroundings you can be more prepaired. and I'm more afraid of a big ol sealion then I am a shark. I woke one up that was sleeping the other day and almost pissed in my waders when he charged me